Olsen’s Measures to Reform Government, Eliminate Non-Essential State Commissions Killed in Committee

SACRAMENTO – Legislators rejected the opportunity to save taxpayers money and prove their commitment to eliminating unnecessary government bureaucracy. Assembly Bills 2328 and 2330 by Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, to eliminate the Law Revision Commission and the Commission on the Status of Women, were killed during their first committee hearing.

“Cutting non-essential boards and commissions and reallocating those dollars would show taxpayers that we are dedicated to prioritizing our limited resources,” said Olsen. “Unfortunately, by not passing these bills, legislators send a message to Californians that they are not serious about getting the state’s fiscal house in order.” 

Eliminating the Commission on the Status of Women and the Law Revision Commission would have saved taxpayers approximately one million dollars. During committee hearings, Olsen pointed out that the work done by these two commissions could have continued without state resources. Both commissions have been proposed for elimination or consolidation by Governor Brown.

“We, as legislators, must get serious about making the cuts necessary for our state to function at its most efficient capacity,” said Olsen. “If we can’t even cut this so called “budget dust” then how can taxpayers have confidence that we are capable of making the truly difficult cuts needed to balance the budget?” 

Olsen will continue working to eliminate unnecessary and non-essential government bureaucracy. Olsen is also authoring Assembly Bill 2329 to eliminate the Electronic Funds Task Force. AB 2329 passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee, and now goes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for a vote.